08-12-2014 06:54
08-12-2014 06:54
My fitbit regimen is to aim for 100,000 steps per week. I have to average just under 15,000 steps daily to reach that goal and I look forward to my weekly email progress report on Monday night to make sure that I am on target. I was averaging about 70,000 steps a week, but made a few changes to find the extra 30,000. I get off my commuter train at the furthest possible stop which adds another 1.5 miles to my walk to and from work every day. I force myself to use the steps at work between floors and I add one leisurely walk of another mile or two at lunch. These little changes really add up and I can comfortably make my weekly 100,000 step goal without any pain. I also improved my eating habits and strictly eat salads every day for lunch. These changes have resulted in dropping 24 pounds over the last 4 months. I have been dropping 1-2 lbs per week consistently and it really has made an unbelievable difference. I know the weight loss will stop as my body acclimates to my increased workout, but I am happy to maintain this weight and workout regimen as I have never felt better.
I just wanted people to know that the Fitbit does work and it provides an instant status on your workout progress. That is important to me as I want to know how well I am doing at any time. It also gives me that extra motivation to make sure that I hit my daily goal.
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08-12-2014 19:17
08-12-2014 19:17
A few things that work for me.
08-12-2014 11:31
08-12-2014 11:31
Sounds like you are doing great! Happy stepping!
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08-12-2014 19:17
08-12-2014 19:17
A few things that work for me.
08-13-2014 09:05
08-13-2014 09:05
Having a Fitbit friend is a really good idea. Bringing friendly competition and encouragement into your daily routine would help a lot.
08-13-2014 21:56
08-13-2014 21:56
@drtkrup1 wrote:
I just wanted people to know that the Fitbit does work and it provides an instant status on your workout progress. That is important to me as I want to know how well I am doing at any time. It also gives me that extra motivation to make sure that I hit my daily goal.
I have tried many other things and I agree, fitbit does work. It is amazing how adding in extra steps can increase your weight loss. Congratulations on your status!
02-01-2015 06:51
02-01-2015 06:51
Great post! I've been clearing 100K most weeks as well. Some days it is tough and I'm trying to just get my 5 miles in by the end of the day, while other days I'm making up for it. In the past I'd take a long walk at night after the kids go to bed, but lately I've been running and that is a great way to add steps in a much shorter amount of time. Having the fitbit has an impact for sure - walk just a bit further to hit the next milestone etc. The distance definitely adds up and I can feel the difference.
02-17-2015 08:43
02-17-2015 08:43
Great post. I am actually shooting for 100,000 steps per 5 days in the Work Week Hustle. I've got about three friends who we consistently push each other towards this goal each week. Looking for some more 15,000 - 20K steppers per day to fill out this group challenge. Here's my link. //www.fitbit.com/user/33V6GF
02-17-2015 11:00
02-17-2015 11:00
@Prosper My goal is also to have 100k in the workweek. I've been out of town/country for a while for work, so this is my first week to really try!
03-08-2016 08:08 - edited 03-08-2016 08:09
03-08-2016 08:08 - edited 03-08-2016 08:09
Update - I am now routinely hitting 120,000 - 130,000 steps per week and my increased total is due to my Fitbit buddies and our daily and workweek challenges. The challenges are a great way to find extra motivation and add more steps. Happy stepping folks.
03-08-2016 09:32
03-08-2016 09:32
@drtkrup1 Woot for you! Thats awesome!
Wendy | CA | Moto G6 Android
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03-08-2016 10:01
03-08-2016 10:01
@drtkrup1 wrote:Update - I am now routinely hitting 120,000 - 130,000 steps per week and my increased total is due to my Fitbit buddies and our daily and workweek challenges. The challenges are a great way to find extra motivation and add more steps. Happy stepping folks.
That's fantastic. Soon you'd be ready for my weekend warrior challege.
03-08-2016 12:15
03-08-2016 12:15
Fantastic! you all have a great determination and commitment, congratulations for that and all the progress you've made so far. I know you'll all be able to reach your goals. Happy stepping.
09-20-2016 13:01
09-20-2016 13:01
hi there got 9000 and more steps today, first time 🙂 was trying to get my 10,000 step badge
09-21-2016 13:36
09-21-2016 13:36
Having been only fairly poor with my walking the last couple of years, I've got back into it and have just switched to aim for 100k a week (well 15k a day). In part to do something about the 8kg I've put on, though increasing that count as we move towards Autumn and Winter is probably not going to help.
09-26-2016 13:37
09-26-2016 13:37
thanks for the reply 🙂 but due to muscular pain need to give it a rest
09-27-2016 10:59
09-27-2016 10:59
Is that a challenge? Because I'm seriously thinking of finding a way to get in 100,000 per week. I'm already finding ways to get extra steps when I change buses and walking around the floor of my office buiding at least once or twice an hour. I'm also trying to make it a habit of doing the Leslie Sansone one-mile "happy walk" every morning, which gives me maybe 1,100-1,200 steps.
09-27-2016 11:07
09-27-2016 11:07
09-27-2016 11:49
09-27-2016 11:49
If you want someone to challenge you then feel free to friend me. I've switched myself to having an official 12500 step goal per day, but im unofficially using 15k a day and last weeks step count was 120k (83k, and 103k the weeks before that).
10-15-2016 13:22
10-15-2016 13:22
@drtkrup1 wrote:My fitbit regimen is to aim for 100,000 steps per week. I have to average just under 15,000 steps daily to reach that goal and I look forward to my weekly email progress report on Monday night to make sure that I am on target. I was averaging about 70,000 steps a week, but made a few changes to find the extra 30,000. I get off my commuter train at the furthest possible stop which adds another 1.5 miles to my walk to and from work every day. I force myself to use the steps at work between floors and I add one leisurely walk of another mile or two at lunch. These little changes really add up and I can comfortably make my weekly 100,000 step goal without any pain. I also improved my eating habits and strictly eat salads every day for lunch. These changes have resulted in dropping 24 pounds over the last 4 months. I have been dropping 1-2 lbs per week consistently and it really has made an unbelievable difference. I know the weight loss will stop as my body acclimates to my increased workout, but I am happy to maintain this weight and workout regimen as I have never felt better.
I just wanted people to know that the Fitbit does work and it provides an instant status on your workout progress. That is important to me as I want to know how well I am doing at any time. It also gives me that extra motivation to make sure that I hit my daily goal.
First time since i bought the fitbit 4 years ago, i did it, more than 100000 steps per week.
10-15-2016 13:42
10-15-2016 13:42
My goal in the Work Week Hustle Challenges wiht colleagues is 100,000 steps! I aim for 130,000 steps per week!!